1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Honda Accord
To start off, 1976 Honda Accord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord.
Because 1953 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1976 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
